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Rave Computer Introduces Rugged 1U and 3U Aluminum Servers, Designed
for Department of Defense

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (April 7, 2009) - Rave Computer introduces two new rugged rackmount servers in 1U and 3U aluminum form factors, developed for the Department of Defense, with customizable parameters that fit aboard aircrafts, ground based vehicles, surface ships, and subsurface ships.

"Our 1U and 3U servers are excellent additions to Rave's product line because of their versatility and design to fit various military deployments," said Dave Burnett, Director of Engineering for Rave Computer. "These lightweight, short-depth systems can be modified to meet unique environmental requirements such as shock, vibration, temperature, and space."

1U Xeon Seaburg Aluminum Short Depth Rugged Rackmount

Product features include:

  • Ruggedized for Shock and Vibration:
    • Shock MIL-S-901D
    • Vibration MIL-STD-167-1
  • Short Depth (19.25") and Light Weight (15 lb) Aluminum Chassis
  • Quad & Dual Core Intel® 64-bit Xeon® Processors, 5400 Seaburg Chipset
  • Two 2.5" Hot Swap Removable Disk Drives
  • Support for 16x2 LCD Module
  • Two PCI-Express x8 Slots

3U Blackford Rugged Rackmount

Product features include:

  • Ruggedized for Shock and Vibration:
    • Shock MIL-S-901D
    • Vibration MIL-STD-167-1
  • Short Depth (20") and Light Weight Aluminum Chassis
  • Quad & Dual Core Intel 64-bit Xeon, up to 1333MHz FSB
  • Four Exposed 3.5" Bays for Hot Swap Removable Disk Drives
  • Support for 16x2 LCD Module
  • Front Accessible USB and BD9 Serial Ports
  • Removable Dust Filters

About Rave Computer Association, Inc.
Rave Computer Association, Inc., a privately held company based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, provides commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) computer solutions in a variety of platforms, including ruggedized AMD-, Intel®-, and SPARC®- based computer systems that utilize Microsoft®, Sun®, and Red Hat software suites. Rave Computer also provides storage, backup, mobile, and custom solutions that meet customers' diverse requirements. Rave's unique services enable customers to enjoy tailored levels of customization and support that match their needs. Visit www.rave.com for more information, or call (800) 966-7283.

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Contact: Media Inquiries
Mona Wehbe
(586) 939-8230
mona.wehbe@rave.com